Middle East Issues
The middle east regions of the world have become battlefields due to the abundant deposits of petroleum and the existence of terrorism in the regions. These middle east issues and conflicts have made the region a troubled region.
Will The Cure Be Worse Than The Disease?
In a recently conducted CNN poll, nearly 60% of US citizens wanted to see American troops leave Iraq either immediately or within a year. Their reasoning and angst is understandable. What the Americans do not seem to be able to grasp is what an incalculable victory a military pull out would hand on a platter to the bad guys.
Saudis Enter Bahrain to Defend Against Growing Demonstrations
Fearing that unrest in Bahrain could threaten their own kingdoms, leaders in the Middle East have sent a military force into the country to quell unrest there.
Middle East Unrest Trickles into Saudi Arabia
A small group of women in Saudi Arabia demonstrated in the streets recently, protesting the incarceration of several people they claim have been wrongly accused of being militants.
Jordan's King Abdullah Removes Cabinet Amid Street Protests
The political and social upheaval that is sweeping the Middle East has found its way to Jordan, another close ally of the United States.
Airstrikes, Rocket Fire Exchanged Between Israelis & Palestinians
Prospects for peace talks in the Middle East continue to diminish, as rocket attacks have been traded between Israel and Palestine and plans have been approved for further construction in the West Bank.
Obama Notes His Concern Over Failing Mideast Peace Talks
President Obama has voiced major concerns over flailing Mideast peace talks, and sees even small slights turning into major obstacles.
Ahmadinejad Taunts Israel From Just Across the Border
Iranian leader Mahmoud Ahmadinejad visited Lebanon yesterday and rallied anti-Israeli protestors, leading to some harsh words exchanged between Iran and Israel.
Uncertainty Persists, Leaders Hope Mideast Peace Talks Continue
Mideast peace talks could be derailed before they actually get going, but it appears likely that there will be some progress on West Bank development that could help to move things forward.
President Obama Opens New Round of Mideast Peace Talks
President Obama set out to convene a new round of Mideast peace talks, but it really doesn't appear that anything will get done this time around either.
Obama Makes Strong Push for Two State Solution in Middle East
President Obama asked Israel, Palestine, and the rest of the world to push harder than ever for a two-state solution that could bring stability to the Middle East.
Obama to Arabic Network: U.S. is Not Your Enemy
In a seemingly unusual move, but one that was certainly planned as a powerful gesture, President Barack Obama gave his first formal television interview as U.S. president with an Arabic satellite TV network.
In a recently conducted CNN poll, nearly 60% of US citizens wanted to see American troops leave Iraq either immediately or within a year. Their reasoning and angst is understandable. What the Americans do not seem to be able to grasp is what an incalculable victory a military pull out would hand on a platter to the bad guys.
Saudis Enter Bahrain to Defend Against Growing Demonstrations
Fearing that unrest in Bahrain could threaten their own kingdoms, leaders in the Middle East have sent a military force into the country to quell unrest there.
Middle East Unrest Trickles into Saudi Arabia
A small group of women in Saudi Arabia demonstrated in the streets recently, protesting the incarceration of several people they claim have been wrongly accused of being militants.
Jordan's King Abdullah Removes Cabinet Amid Street Protests
The political and social upheaval that is sweeping the Middle East has found its way to Jordan, another close ally of the United States.
Airstrikes, Rocket Fire Exchanged Between Israelis & Palestinians
Prospects for peace talks in the Middle East continue to diminish, as rocket attacks have been traded between Israel and Palestine and plans have been approved for further construction in the West Bank.
Obama Notes His Concern Over Failing Mideast Peace Talks
President Obama has voiced major concerns over flailing Mideast peace talks, and sees even small slights turning into major obstacles.
Ahmadinejad Taunts Israel From Just Across the Border
Iranian leader Mahmoud Ahmadinejad visited Lebanon yesterday and rallied anti-Israeli protestors, leading to some harsh words exchanged between Iran and Israel.
Uncertainty Persists, Leaders Hope Mideast Peace Talks Continue
Mideast peace talks could be derailed before they actually get going, but it appears likely that there will be some progress on West Bank development that could help to move things forward.
President Obama Opens New Round of Mideast Peace Talks
President Obama set out to convene a new round of Mideast peace talks, but it really doesn't appear that anything will get done this time around either.
Obama Makes Strong Push for Two State Solution in Middle East
President Obama asked Israel, Palestine, and the rest of the world to push harder than ever for a two-state solution that could bring stability to the Middle East.
Obama to Arabic Network: U.S. is Not Your Enemy
In a seemingly unusual move, but one that was certainly planned as a powerful gesture, President Barack Obama gave his first formal television interview as U.S. president with an Arabic satellite TV network.